Event commemorates the formation of Republic of Texas

Published: Wednesday, March 02, 2005

RAY WESTBROOKAVALANCHE-JOURNAL

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas will stage a celebration of Texas' independence from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Texas Tech's Frazier Pavilion by presenting a program designed to attract every by-birth or by-choice Texan in the Lubbock area.

JIM WATKINS * AVALANCHE JOURNAL
Robin H. Lock, left, and Jane Bolstad of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas look over a Texas flag in preparation for a celebration of Texas' independence from Mexico in 1836. They have prepared a program that is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier Pavilion on the Texas Tech campus.
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Never mind that West Texas settlers arrived a bit late to participate in the formation of the new nation on March 2, 1836. The spirit of independence is what the Daughters of the Republic are looking for, and that's enough to get in the door free.

JIM WATKINS * AVALANCHE JOURNAL

Robin H. Lock, left, and Jane Bolstad of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas look over a Texas flag in preparation for a celebration of Texas' independence from Mexico in 1836. They have prepared a program that is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier Pavilion on the Texas Tech campus.

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"We in West Texas were the last ones to be settled, and not a lot of significant history happened here for the independence of Texas," said Linda Moore, a member of the organization's board of directors. "So, we have tried to get some publications from throughout the state that pertained to Goliad and other places."

The Cactus Cuties and the Cactus Kids will perform during the program, and the West Winds Brass Bands will play, according to Tommie Haines of the local chapter. Lubbock County Sheriff David Gutierrez will lead the audience in "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Texas our Texas." Charlotte Moody, president of the group, said the Melody Boys from Slaton also will perform.

A silent auction will be offered as a way of building funds for scholarships.

No lunch concession will be available this year since the program ends by 12:30 p.m.